2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | E-250 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
